*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE

ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)

Title & Level

Engineer 1

Work Group Location

Vancouver, WA

Specialty

Transmission Lines - Line Rating

Offsite Work Eligibility*

Routine Telework Eligible

Organization

TELC

Number of Days Onsite

1-2 days per Week

Hours

Full-Time, up to 40 hours

Additional Information

1-2 days office attendance required per week. Thursdays and one other day every other week. May potentially require additional onsite days based on training / project / workload needs or as requested.

Overtime

5% anticipated

On-Call

No

Travel

Up to 10% local and field travel

FN Status

NOT open to Foreign Nationals

* Current telework, remote work and onsite support is based on BPA's business needs and is subject to change or termination at any time.

OVERVIEW

Assignment

This contract Engineer 1 assignment will provide support to the Transmission Line Engineering (TELC) organization at *** (BPA). This assignment will perform electrical clearance analysis, develop line rating information for transmission lines, develop line design data, and perform other related engineering support activities. The person in this assignment will also gain extensive experience in electrical clearance analysis of transmission lines.

Organization

TELC is a welcoming environment where knowledge is shared, teamwork is prized, and people are valued. With a rich history of design and ingenuity, we aim to push innovation forward into the ever-changing world of the power market. This department is a tight knit group, with a lot of internal collaboration. This is very detail oriented and methodical work. This position is mostly sedentary, with occasional field trips. We are looking for organized, detailed, and methodical candidates

ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

Perform line electrical clearance analysis in support of transmission line design, line rating, vegetation management, and estimating processes.

Analyze and interpret the results of the electrical clearance analysis, span analysis, stress/strain, and vegetation management tools for compilation of a report for Line Rating Subject Matter Expert (SME) review.

Research and review engineering design drawings, schematics, specifications, structure/tower lists, one-line and phasing diagrams, and sag instructions/stringing charts, resolve discrepancies, and update documents as directed.

Perform engineering calculations and analyses involving thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, stress analysis, and AC/DC electrical circuits and use that information to compile reports for Line Rating SME review.

Process survey data and import it into the relational database.

Apply coding skills to develop custom analytical tools, model complex systems, and perform engineering analysis, which includes using tools like Power Query for data extraction and transformation

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

A bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college/university in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering is required.

6 months of civil, mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience in design or analysis is required. College or charitable / voluntary engineering projects may be claimed as part of the 6 months of engineering design or analysis experience.

Candidates 3 months from graduation will be considered. Proof of degree will be requested after graduation.

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Experience using Power Query in Excel or similar program.

Engineering experience at an electric transmission utility with use of PLS-CADD to analyze or design transmission lines is desirable for this position

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)

Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.

First Aid/AED/CPR Certification required within 30 days of assignment start. Worker/Employer is responsible for maintaining current certification.

PPE Requirements

White Hard Hat

Eye Protection

Hand protection (gloves)

Hearing Protection

Footwear: ASTM F 2413-11 with an EH Rating or ASTM F2413-18 with an I/C/EH Rating. Footwear must lace up over the ankle and have a rigid sole and heel. The exterior of the boot must be made entirely of natural materials (all leather or leather and rubber combination) to conform to Arc-Flash requirements.

Electrical and Arc-Flash protective clothing and PPE as required by OSHA and consistent with BPA Safety and Health Policy for work on or near an energized facility.

User Type:

Rare: Intended for workers who will work less than 5 days per month in substations or around energized electrical equipment.

Additional PPE required by State or Federal OSHA for the work being performed. Refer to Ad-hoc PPE Requirement Appendices.

Appendices

The following appendices apply to this assignment and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library:

Arc Flash PPE Requirements

Offsite Work

Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the assignment.)

Training Type

Details

Provided by

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness Training with Refresher

2 hours

BPA

Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc. must be pre-approved by SLMO. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time. SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier. Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass.

CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

The following is a list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined must be in place, via processes and procedures, to mitigate the associated risks. The BPA manager's acceptance of the API or CWSD serves as their attestation that all applicable mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their organization.

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information

CFTE must sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments. (Does not apply to Craft assignments)

CFTE must complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training.

CFTE must complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level.

Acquisition Planning / Source Selection

CFTE are not permitted to serve as "voting" members for acquisition selections.

All purchasing decisions must be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers).

All acquisition documents (requirements,
SOW's, evaluation criteria, etc.) must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Only Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds.

Agency / Org Planning

All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Budget / Finance Prep

Only Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations.

BFTE must control and finalize / approve all budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations.

Contract Management

All Contractual documents, including invoices must be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel.

All contract-related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) must be determined by appropriate federal personnel (COs).

Decision Making

CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers.

Only appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action.

Direction & Control
(directing BFTE)

CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance.

Work of BFTE must be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or another appropriate designee.

Disposing Govt. Property

All decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property must be made by appropriate federal personnel; and all property dispositions must be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC).

Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training

All training and any information that is to be disseminated must be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Inspection / IT Testing

Processes and procedures must ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s).

HR Support

CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping).

All work products must be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees.

Policy Development

BPA's process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption.

Interpretation of Policy/Regulations

Only BPA federal employees may determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations.

CFTE are not permitted to "interpret" regulations for or on behalf of BPA. Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes.

Representing BPA

Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle.

CFTE must receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences.